Public Procurement Specialist

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage all phases of public procurement for city and county agencies. You will review requisitions and contracts, prepare bids and quotes, and serve as a liaison with agencies, divisions, and vendors to resolve issues.

Independent judgment and knowledge of policies will guide decisions. This role reports to the Manager of Procurement and requires strong knowledge of procurement laws, competitive processes, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 1 year of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of public procurement laws, ordinances, policies, and requirements.
• Knowledge of approved purchasing methods, supply sources, markets, and price trends.
• Understanding of accounting practices as they relate to governmental purchasing.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with agencies to determine purchasing needs and change orders.
• Develops specifications, interviews vendors, and communicates with vendors.
• Issues bids, informal quotes, RFPs, addenda and tracks in database.
• Attends pre-bid and proposal conferences and evaluates cost scores.
• Prepares award recommendations and documents purchase transactions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Oral and Written Communication

Confidentiality and integrity

Education

Master's degree in Procurement Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage all phases of public procurement for city and county agencies. You will review requisitions and contracts, prepare bids and quotes, and serve as a liaison with agencies, divisions, and vendors to resolve issues.

Independent judgment and knowledge of policies will guide decisions. This role reports to the Manager of Procurement and requires strong knowledge of procurement laws, competitive processes, and